Category Archives: Excursions

Tokyo, Japan–Day 1

Posted on June 22, 2023 by patmathews

June 20, 2023 Before we arrived in Tokyo, we realized that the Tokyo Tower was listed as one of the places we would visit on both days – the first day was “Panoramic Tokyo” which included the tower, and the … Continue reading →

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Shimizu, Japan

Posted on June 22, 2023 by patmathews

June 19, 2023 Shimizu is considered one of Japan’s three most beautiful ports.  On a clear day, you can see Mount Fuji but our day was not clear enough to spot it. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and … Continue reading →

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Kobe, Japan–Day 2

Posted on June 22, 2023 by patmathews

June 18, 2023 Our tour today was “The Glory of Mt. Rokko”. Our guide was Nobuko –she said to call her Nobi. The cable car takes you 900 meters high. As you can see, the view from the top would … Continue reading →

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Kobe, Japan, Day 1

Posted on June 22, 2023 by patmathews

June 17, 2023 We visited Kobe in 2019 and chose to see Kyoto that time.  Kobe is the fifth largest city in Japan and is famous for its Kobe beef.  We heard that they massage the cattle and feed them … Continue reading →

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Hiroshima, Japan

Posted on June 16, 2023 by patmathews

June 16, 2023 We had a beautiful sunset when we left Kagoshima yesterday. We left 3 hours late due to a mechanical issue but the captain is planning to make up as much time as he can to have only … Continue reading →

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Kagoshima, Japan

Posted on June 15, 2023 by patmathews

June 15, 2023 We have been to Kagoshima once before, in 2019. This time we opted to go on the Ibusuki Sand Bath Tour.Our guide was Mayumi and she was probably one of the best guides we have had. The … Continue reading →

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Amami Oshima (Naze), Japan

Posted on June 14, 2023 by patmathews

June 14, 2023 This is a new port for us, and we foound out that it is the first time our ship has been to this port. When a new ship comes to a port, the local officials do a … Continue reading →

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Okinawa (Naha), Japan

Posted on June 13, 2023 by patmathews

June 13, 2023 Last night was one of the two Oceania Club cocktail parties and for dinner in Toscana, we were invited with our Captain and Chief Engineer along with Erin and Mui. Both gatherings were so enjoyable. During dinner, … Continue reading →

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Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan

Posted on June 12, 2023 by patmathews

June 11 and 12, 2023 We have only been to Taipei once before and due to the cancellation of Ishigaki, Japan, we have an overnight here.  Last time we were here, we went to the Yangmingshan National Park.  This time, … Continue reading →

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Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Posted on June 10, 2023 by patmathews

June 10, 2023 When our ATW itinerary was changed a few months before we departed, they removed China and Hong Kong due to post covid restrictions, so they were able to add Taiwan to our itinerary – you can’t go … Continue reading →

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